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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01
a REAL ESTATE DEAL.
The Ways and wiics OF the Innocent 1
kota Land Speculator.

kota Land Speculation.
"Pullem,' said Dakota real-estate
agent IN Il town which is enjoying n
BOOM to his partner. II closed the
deal with that man from Philadel-
phia. "
as that SOP"
"Ycs, he takes the five lots and pays
ten thousand let's figure up and SEQ
how we camc OFT on Them
"Weli, they cost us $1,000"
YES and it took about 500 to treat
and entertain that man from Chicago
whom We tljod To sell tn"
And lei the ST. Paul man beat me
ont of $500 at poker in the hope OF sell
ing to him.
Then | cashed bogus draft of $3.50
for thai nl1n from New Yorl, and then
he skipped ont without buying"
Then that Iowa man took up two
days of our time NJ $50 day."
Yes, and said he wanted TO think
about il before buying. And then tho
St. Louis man took home to dinner
with me, he stole silverwMc to the
value OF sl5 and skipped like the rest. p"
"And paid teu-lollar drunk and
disorderly fine for the Milwaukee
man"
I'VE mustn't forget to figure in
about $50 for livery bills.
mo, nor SIS for spending half a
day to so to church with that Boston
man."
"And put down 800 for advertising
and $50 that l had to pay Jones for
keeping still when he accidentally
overheard me tell this man we sold to
that the marsh just beyond the lots WAS
IN artificial lake put in by the city at a
cost of $50, 900"
Lets see - total, 81, - profit.
81, $50 That won't hardly do-we've
got to make more than that"
Yes we must cut down expenses on
the next deal somewhere. | guess we
better not spend time going to church
with any more men. Dakota Ben
-Une of the Kings of E gland asked
he release of number of Huguen OTIS
who were languishing in the Bastilt
for no offence but their religion.
What would your master say" re-
torted the French King, ''if l were tc
ask the release of the criminals hs
keeps under lock and key in New
gateT He would let you have every
uan Of Thorn If you claimed them a,
brethren, was the clever retort ~"
Maalish Ambassador. .
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01
CHARMING NIAGARA.
a Few Words About the Neighborhoo'
Of the Famous Falls.

| Few " ords About the Neighborhooa
| Of the Famous Falls.
While hundreds of tourists visit the
Falls of Niagara every season. not one
in a thousand actually sees the river.
But with the freeing of Niagara. "
celebrated by New York State and Can
ada, July 10, 1885, the river expert
enced new birth. Hereafter, in the
true spirit of this International bono,
the traveller, having enjoyed restored
nature at the points comprised within
the limits of the International Park
Survey. may explore Niagara river to
where, actually freed from its high,
precipitous mural boundaries, it pours
the waters of our upper inland seas
into the broad Ontario. Here cul-
inmates the historic interest Of the
Niagara frontier. as at the Whirlpool
modern rock-readings tell us to seek a
clew to its geological past. For of few
other rivers may 1t be said that they
have threefold charm, appealing
alike to artist, historian and man Of
science.
True lovers of Niagara hope that the
day il not far distant when the Inter
national Park will consist of not merely
mile strip on the American bank. but
grand double boulevard, running
from Buffalo to Youngstown. and on
the Canadian cliffs from the Horseshoe
Falls to Queenston. As site for
country villas, Lewiston Ridge, with
tho unnumbered beautiful drives in its
neighborhood and its picturesque his
torical associations. must. as the cities
Of Western New York grow ia wealth
and population, become not less famous
than the cliffs Of Newport.
Below the cataract. tho Niagara. al
though comparatively few tourists dis
cover this fact, has beauty and
grandeur no less imposing than the falls
themselves. Not content with its
mighty plunge of 165 feet, the river
goes surging and tossing downward an
other 104 feet in its rocky bed over the
obliterated falls of preglacial stream,
| the remains Of a third cataract being
still pcrceptible in the Whirlpool Rapids.
| At the Whirlpool the river untwists it.
self like some mighty serpent from its
sinuous contortions in this coneave
prison. to pour itself an emerald-green
wave into channel at right angles with
its former course, and henceforth trends
northeast with many n gentle curve.
| Not until we reach Lewiston Ridge
do we turn our backs on the Niagara =
st,nendon. .,hibition of power From
,s,a h,i,h,h doaor;hoJ hu E,,h.r
sn g.,
on"',eTo's nun ''ou''1"''
which hides itsei III cio"as on which
tho Titans might attempt to scale the
heavens" is view worthy the expan-
| sive canvas of Bierstadt. The table
| land terminates abruptly in an escarp-
mept Rone,th stretch boundlcss
maadow,,nds ga ,;cb ss ,nv In .gricnl.
''' ~ 80
tnrai hhs'anu' Aney s,ope seht'y 10
the iver' which, coming headiong down
the gorge, with the leap and roar Of the
Whirlpool upon 1t. gradually subsidies
into tranquil stream rs the bold out
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01

Eight letters recently read in a
London breach of promise suit told
IN very complete way the course of
.rne love. The first letter began,
Dear MIR. Smith" then followed INV
Dear John" then my Darling John, "
MY Own Darling Jack" my Darline
john" Dear Sir" Sir" and all was e
over. vas
Mr. George W. Childs has added
another to his great collection of SOIL
venirs' 1t is the silk hat that the late
uenerai urant wore during his tour
around the world. The late General
initials in gold-plated letters are placed
on the lining inside the crown. Tia
nat was sent to Mr.. ohilds BY gentle.
man in New York.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01


Sam Johnsing-"NIiss SNOWFALL
VIII yer participate in some noah ice.
creamP" Miss Snowball-..No noah
Mister Johnsing. l likes ice-cream
once IN awhile, but not as a BEVERAGE
Please 'scuse me. "-Teyas S;ft;,a.
-Absent-minded Businessmen RIO
office boy)--''Tommy, 90 up to INV
house and tell my wife have aoa;u
forgotten my watch. Bring it 6acL
with YOU He pulls out his watch
ana continues: Now, Tommy. it is
nine o clock; DE back at ten. "-Epoch
You have gone to housekeeping
near" said Berry to his friend Hanks
Yes said Hanks, ''and nv wife i,
perfectly delighted. She reminds mo
OF tea-kett.e, she sings so pleasant.
w. Humph," said Berry NV
wife reminds me of tea-kettIo
too. l never know when She, COIN =
TO boil over,"--M Y. Ledger.
She Made Mash.
twas six-dollar titie-to be brief
0u' Iat party brought 1t to grief;
Epr she sat on It fat,
what he said after that
Vso repeat-bpt we've turpod a nav ,..,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01

1.-Two young ladies were sitting TO-
gether in street-car. One OF them
was very pale and thin and seemed to
be suffering. At the next corner the
invalid got up and left the car A
gentleman who had been sitting oppo-
site said to the remaining lady: "Ex'
cuse me. l am a physician. per.
ceive your friend is an invalid
Yes" was the reply, "she has heart
trouble Probably an aneurlsrn'
mo; Il West Point cadet. "-Erchaaqs
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01

Imagination becomes a snare when
allowed to run riot.
An English sparrow has gone to
housekeeping beside the window of an
Auburn. Me-, lady, who sits and looks
into the nest while she sews. The nest
is set solidly against the glass.
Tie at the picnic IN July we SIT
down on the custard pie" sings the
poet of the Boston Courier. To which
we would add; And then YOU skin
right straight for home and scape it
oil with a curry-comb." When il
comes to poetry we expect to keep I'm
with Boston or smash our machine in
the attempt. Ne0maa Independent
An Elmira lawyer had witness
on the stand recently who claims to
have been drugged and robbed of his
money. They gave me something to
drink" said the witness, land | lost
all conscientiousness. "Indeed y,
answered the lawyer. land have Won
ever fully recovered your concientious.
nesse" ''Fath, sor," was the bonast
reply. .'many tonnes l think have
not And the witness did not see wbv
audience smiled. -Elmira Gasstts
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01

"A young woman appeared at the
post-otliee day or two since. and
passing u letter over to u clerk asked
how much IL would cost to send il to
its destination. The letter was weighed
and the price announced. The young
woman sighed heavily as she re-
marked: We'll, it's his picture, and
| don't want 1t now. and he shall have
il II 1t costs me 25 cents" She didn't
explain why she had no further use for
il. Taunton Gazette.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01

A certain German was very much
blamed by the owner Of vicious dog
which the former had shot. "Why
didn t you keep the dog off with the
butt end of your gun instead of shoot
ing himp" exclaimed the irate owner
OF the defunct canine "Ven dot tog
come at me tail FIRST Diet pushes him
away nit de butt end of my gun; but
ven he comes at me NIT his biting end
first den | shoots him nit the biting
end of dot gum"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01


MI. Staylate has been entertain.
ing Miss Lila with an account Of The
doings of the Kt Carson Rife Club
and is just entering upon the preface
to the introduction of the ninth chap
ter of the second volume. Miss Lila
with weary but heroic Interest,"
"And are you good shot Mr. STAY.
latep" Mr. Slaylate (modestly)-
We'll, rawther; they do say that
yours truly spoils the bulls eye every
time he draws a bead" Miss Lila
Il should think you would make
splendid target appalled, silence Of
an interrogatory nature.) Because
you never would be missed. " And
after that, like good, smooth bore, he
went off. -Burdette.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01
WORTH cuLr,vAr,.,
rruthfainsss . Virtue VI ua....
itnosa aud n.. S~uo4 Il

Vruthfainess Virtue VI
hness aud beauty. IN
deem 1t pleasure 10 -,
fectly truthful person. Thai y sM
some really truthful peon,. ''sfs "
world ! fully believe; and = u
cient cynic Diogenes were liv's 'as y
electric light of the present ~ s NH
he might be made to rejoice IN
finding OF an honest man. ana =
full. Auu lralA
BY a truthful person l do NJ,
one OF those exceedingly oos,. asu
beings who boast that they al,g r'sa,ai
to speak exactly what they ,h;ya az
then because of their man. ald
thoughts. speedily find 4 fsi,,. ms'a
among their friends; nor va, q q
ple-minded person who, witho J., ' !,
erection or sense, with open-m mo, y,
wonder, gives utterance to wh.. u'asd
passes within his innocent brain 'Os,t
among common, intelligent Da
how many are there that co,ns r -
the standard of perfect TRUTH uph'
have beloved friends who !.
were even so much as limited ths, i i :
were considered untruthful in ,as NY
gree, would become highly iDdi..,. y
and think gross insult had bean saa
them. But, hiding behind thu ~ sOas :
would venture to give a few d.l r. !
hints to them and to myself. For ' ~ )
among us can cast the first 49,, :"
claiming to be Immaculate IN IN, s'
ter? mss
A temptation to slightly exaoo.,.,.
or misrepresent is frequently S yillss
to; or sometimes in a company an =
favorable something is said that !.
know to be untrue, perhaps onlv !.
small matter apparently, a slight y,
varication of truth, and it passa, m =,
corrected; our silence has given ,,,ss,
and we, too, have become untruth,.,
And even so great wrong !, !.
hun tful SANDER has been conyeved i,
SO slight way as the elevating Of an
eyebrow. look, sardonic smile !
am not meaning those person, ~.
habitually tell falsehoods and pr.v,L
cate, taking whatever may sppe,, !.
be expedient for the right; but tho.
who at heart love truth. yet sometm.,
permit themselves to carelessly str,,
beyond the path of rectitude; and M,
needing the fact that thing Oft IN,
dulged in, whether good or bad. so0,
fastens itself upon us as habit. Hail.
its of this sort affect not only the etsr
nal welfare of the individual himself
but their influence is felt to make last
ing impressions upon Others. wa
first made to think deeply of the ersa
beauty of truthfulness by being asso
ciated for time with a person Of ey
ceptionable integrity of character. L
always speak the clear truth had b
come with him fixed habit, and III
influences of so lovely a habit 1901
made itself felt, inspiring Others witt
feelings OF trust and reliance in whs
he said and did; and creating in ther
a desire to go and do likwise. No on
need be unkind in the maintenance
truth; for truthfulness AMI kindnes
go hand in hand; and he who speak
truly, simply because he loves trut
and right, will also speak with kint
ness of spirit. Let us cultivate til
virtue of being truthful. Phrenologi
| al J0nl'uaL
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01
Talk about women being ghty!
Look at bank cashiers.

w OGDEN shoes Tor children have
been introduced with some success in
London. They are so cheap that they
can not be pawned, as leather shoes
frequently are. by the parents Of many
poor children to whom they are given
by charitable people.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01

The oat is asplcndid food for yong
animals. because, compared with corn,
straw, etc, 1t is rich In muscle and
bone-forming elements. and this also
makes it u splendid food for work ami
mails, Corn should be fed sparingly tc
work animals during the summer es
pecially, as it is aheating food. 1t vii
pay to make the grain ration Of oats
sle morning and At noon. - Troy Times
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01

For a picture Of abject shame
study the face of pug dog that is
being led through the streets BY a
dude. Omahs World .,..e.-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-11-01
The Hospital at Teherap

The Shah of Persia has authorized
the American missionaries to establish
at Ieheran hospltalin which, without
regard to nationality or religion, all
applicants for relief may be received
Tor treatment. DR.. Torrence-who is
physician to the mission-has been ap-
pointed director of the hospital. In
appreciation of DIR. Torrence's zeal and
devotion, applied gratuiiously for MANY
years in the relief of distress, the Shah
mas named him Grand Officer of the
order OF the Lion and Sun of Persia. -
Christian al Work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-11-18
Fine Residence-Mr. T. G. Groomes

Fine Residence.-Mr Il. G. Groomes,
of Gaithersburg, one of the most popular
builders and contractors of this county, has
just completed Mr.. Philip D. Lairds house.
The building is one of the finest and most
stylish in the town, and the skilled hand of
the contractor is seen at every point. 1t is
beautifully located at the quiet western linn
its Of the town, and is an eight-room, two
story building of the Queen Anne style of
architecture, with porch extending the en-
tire length of the main building, and back
porch with upper deck communicating with
back passage in second story. The roofs
Of the main building and porches are metal
shingles painted dark slate. The Interior,
doors, trim, &C., are of Alabama cypress
of very superior quality, manufactured
by Messrs. w. II. King s. Co., of Balti-
more, Nd, and finished in hard OIL The
plastering was done in the neatest manner,
with centres and cornice run throughout
the principal story The parlor and sitting
rooms have neat solid soap stone fire places,
and sliding doors between, throwing the two
rooms into one, as desired. The hardware
trimmings are of good quality, and in keep
ing with the natural wood finish.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-11-18
Handsome Goods at Low Prices.


The greatest satisfaction TO buyers Is when
they eau make a selection from bright, new
and large stock of goods. This great in
ducemeLt is offered by the largest Department
Store in this section OF the country, The Fair,
sl2 SEVENTH STREET, N. W and sll aud sl3
EIeHrH STREET, N. w., Washington, D. G f,
(Goldschmid's old stand
THIS immense establishment fronts on Sew
enth street, extends back 200 feet TO Eighth
street, having a frontage Of so feet on Eighth
street. The main floor IL divided into eight
departments Department is Crockery-
Department 3 is Glassware-Department 3 is
Lamps-Deparlment is Toys and Fancy
Goods Department 5 10 Tin-ware-Depart-
ment 6 is Wooden ware and Wilow-ware-
Department is Ilefrgelalors and Coolers
Department 8 contains the Accent and 9-cent
counters. The upper aoers are devoted 10
Toys and Baby Carriages.
This is the largest House-F Furnishing Store
south OF New York.
FRANKIE & Co,
june 24-6m Proprietors
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-11-18
what is Life's greatest Boon 7

ask any one the above question, and the
answer will be made instantly, "Life's great
est boon is the enjoyment of good health. =
No one feels more keenly the absence of this
heavenly boon than the weak and delicate
woman, aud no one more keenly than she
will appreciate the blessings of good health,
or more eagerly seek for the remedies which
will restore her wasted strength to the full
perfection which health alone can give. To
all such we earnestly appeal to read The fol-
lowing testimony Of a well-known lady resi-
dent In Hopknsvlle, KY:
HopxISsvILLE, Ky, Feb. ~, 1887.
Gentlemen ASeven years ago sore devel-
oped on my nose from a finger nail scratch.
tried lew simple remedies, but the sore
would not heal. grew worse every ear
for seven years. Many thought had n can
Ger. Over a } ear ago commenced taking s..
). s and two dozen bottles entirely cured
me.
When began with Swit's Specific ! was
In very poor health, and could hardly drag
about. After had finished the course of S.
s. s. was strong and buoyant and had a
good appetite. | regard it AS a most valua-
BILE medicine for ladies in weak, delicate
health. II Is a household medicine with me-
Yours respectfully.
N CNnN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-11-18
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
1t was well understood by both political
parties in the recent State contest that one
of the objects of the proposed Constitutional
Convention would be to determine the fate
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The
popular vote has declared Overwhelmingly
against the convention, but the question of
the canal will have TO be settled within
few months, convention or no convention.
The issue is a simple one. At the present
time the canal is hopelessly in debt and
liable to be sold under process of foreclosure
Every available asset has been drawn on,
and the winter season is near at hand when
the canal is closed by ice and, of course,
earning no money. Again the chances are
all in favor of damage by floods and other
causes during the early spring, and if the
"breaks" are as numerous and extensive as
those of last winter it will be simply i'm
possible to repair them.
1t is stated that syndicate Of Amsterdam
capitalists is prepared TO lease or purchase
the canal, and il thu offer is a bona tide one
probably the best policy would be 10 accept
it. There should, OF course, be proper guar
antees that the bed of the canal will not be
resoid TO railroad company, or any step
taken which will lessen the utility of the
canal as a competing factor with the rail.
roads. 1t has always been matter Of re-
greet with those who have had the welfare
OF the canal at heart that President Clarke
severed his connection with the manage
ment, for, though he received larger salary
than any other president before or since, II
is an indisputable fact that under his care
the canal was paying enterprise 1t had
to compete with tue railroads then rs now,
but the concern was in all respects as a
business enterprise, and the president was
enabled 10 give his whole time 10 the duties
OF his office, without being hampered by po-
litical complications.
| II would not be surprising If the "big
ditch" were taken up by powerful and
wealthy syndicate, that the good old days OF
active competition with the railroads might
I be revived. II the canal had had its outlet
at Baltimore instead Of Georgetown there
can be no sort Of doubt that the people OF
this city and the western section Of the
State would have made any reasonable sac
rifce 10 preserve it,
/ Even now II is clear that the canal might
be made Of greater utility 10 Baltimore by
transhipment of cargoes 10 the Western
Maryland road at Wiliamsport, which point
would ultimately become the junction fol
the Baltimore and Georgetown traffic re-
spectively. 1t is perfectly conceivable thai
whether sold 10 II foreign syndicate or leased
to home corporation working 10 opposi
ton 10 the railroads, the canal may have q
bright future before il when once 1t Is dis
connected from IFS political associations.--
baltimore Herald.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-11-18
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite is
poor, yon are bothered with headache, yor
are 6dgeity, nervous, aud generally out Of
sorts, and want 10 brace up. Brace up, but
not with s,imulants, spring medicines, or Bit
tiers, which have for their basis very cheap,
bad waskey, and which stimgIate you for an
hour, and then leave you in worse condition
than before. What you want is an allera-
i've that will purify your blood, start healthy
action Of Liver and Kidneys, restore your vi
tally, and give renewed health aud strength,
Such medicine you will find In Electric Bit
tiers, and only 80 cents bottle at all Drug
Stores